Craftsman Sun Shade User Manual
Owner's Manual
®
SUN SHADE
Model No. 486.24226
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
IMPORTANT: For Missing Parts or
Assembly Questions Call 866-576-8388
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
FORM NO. 49290 (REV. 10/05)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ..........................................................2
FULL-SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................ 3
CARTON CONTENTS .................................................3
ASSEMBLY .................................................................. 4
OPERATION ................................................................7
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE ........................................ 7
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ................................ 8
REPAIR PARTS LIST...................................................8
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .....................Back Page
SAFETY
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment.
Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
• This sun shade does not provide protection against
exhaust fumes, collision, rollover or other accidents.
• Read the sun shade and vehicle owner's manuals
and know how to operate your vehicle and sun shade
before using the sun shade attachment.
• Be sure there is adequate ventilation when using the
tractor and sun shade in conned areas.
• The sun shade will restrict your eld of vision in some
directions. Use extra caution when operating your
tractor with the sun shade attached.
• Watch for low tree limbs or other overhead
obstructions that may not previously have interfered
with the operation of the tractor. The extra height of
the sun shade may cause these objects to become
obstacles.
• Check the area of operation thoroughly before using
the tractor.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.
WARRANTY
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Sun Shade fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (or
replacement if repair proves impossible).
If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the base assembly.
You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER: 486.24226
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
2
HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
SHOWN FULL SIZE
A
B
C
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 5 Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/4"
B 2 Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/2"
C 2 Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/4"
D 7 Nut, 1/4" Nylock
E 2 Spacer
NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
F
D
E
I
G
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
F 2 Strap, Tarp
G 2 S-Hook
H 2 Hook, Spring
I 2 Foam Sleeve
J 2 Rubber Cap
H
J
CARTON CONTENTS
H
I
F
G
C
D
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 1 Shade, Top
B 2 Tube, Top
C 1 Rod, Support (Long)
D 1 Rod, Support (Short)
E 2 Tube, Upright
A
E
B
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
F 1 Tube, Outer Cross
G 1 Tube, Inner Cross
H 1 Tube, Base (Right)
I 1 Tube, Base (Left)
3
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches or Socket Wrench
(2) 1/2" Wrenches or Socket Wrench
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
Remove all parts and hardware package from the carton.
Identify all parts and hardware by referring to the Carton
Contents on previous page.
ASSEMBLING SUN SHADE
CAUTION: Make sure tractor seat raises and
lowers freely after attaching Sun Shade. The
tractor’s operator presence safety switch will
not operate if seat is stuck down.
NOTE: Your tractor fender style may differ from the one
shown in the drawings. The following instructions
apply to all fender styles.
• Raise tractor seat to access seat mounting hardware.
• Slide foam sleeve onto left base tube. See gure 2.
HINT: Apply a small amount of soapy water to front edge
of sleeve hole to aid in sliding sleeve onto tube.
• Attach left base tube to left seat bracket. Use one
5/16" x 1-1/4" (C) bolt from hardware package and the
previously removed original nut. Make sure seat raises
and lowers freely. Slightly loosen nuts if seat is too
tight. See gure 2.
• Repeat rst ve steps to install right base tube.
ORIGINAL NUT
5/16" X 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT (C)
• Remove original bolt and nut from left side of seat
mount bracket.
• Insert supplied spacer (E) into the seat bracket. See
gure 1.
TRACTOR SEAT
BRACKET
SPACER (E)
FIGURE 1
FOAM SLEEVE
LEFT BASE TUBE
FIGURE 2
• Attach outer cross tube to inner cross tube using one
1/4" x 1-1/4" (A) bolt and one 1/4" nylock nut (D).
Select the hole that gives the best t. See gure 3.
NOTE: Most tractors use the fourth hole from the end.
• Attach the assembled cross tubes to the right and left
base tubes using two 1/4" x 1-1/2" hex bolts (B) and
two 1/4" nylock nuts (D). Tighten all bolts. See gure 3.
1/4" X 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT (B)
INNER
CROSS TUBE
FIGURE 3
4
OUTER
CROSS TUBE
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT (D)
1/4" X 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT (A)
1/4" NYLOCK NUT (D)
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